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Montana Care Home is a residential and nursing home with strong values, allowing residents to choose their own way of life and personalised support.
They provide person centred care based on respect for human dignity and the personal development of each individual to promote a secure and loving family atmosphere and care for people, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnic origin, nationality, colour, religious persuasion or belief, cultural or...
Care Provided by Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The Home charges the current rate of fees paid by the relevant placing social/ health services. For more details about fees and the methods for paying them, please see our separate Terms and Conditions of Residency (and Financial Agreement for Self-Funders).
Residents contributions to fees (or the full amount for some who self-fund) are usually collected by four weekly standing order. The fees are reviewed each year and usually change (subject to government guidance) each April.
OUR CURRENT FEE LEVELS ARE BETWEEN
£1400 -1500 PER PERSON PER WEEK
£ 1500-£ 1600 PER WEEK FOR A DOUBLE ROOM Single occupancy
Most people are eligible for financial assistance with their fees. This can be explained in detail by the relevant Social/ Health Services Department, but typically consists of a payment from Social Services
according to their assessments of their needs, with the remainder paid by you from your benefits or from your family
Other people have more than the “minimum level of savings” (set each year by the government) which leads to them having to pay the full care home fee (they become “self-funding”). For these people the NHS help by making a small contribution to fees.
Should your circumstances change, and you can no longer meet the full level of fees, Social Services will be contacted to assess your needs which usually culminates in them paying a finite amount, the outstanding balance being met by your family.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Grace and Compassion Benedictines CIO
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Sister Thayawathy Moses(Care Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
- The home is run by Grace and Compassion Benedictine Nuns. We take all religions and dominations
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1960
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (13)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (13)
Visiting
- Anytime
Parking
- Car park available.
Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines Reviews (175)
Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.841) out of 10, based on 59 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Montana Care Home Grace and Compassion Benedictines has 175 reviews.
I found the staff to be professional, thoughtful, and extremely considerate to both residents and visitors alike.
The home and grounds are well maintained and my aunt's room has a lovely homely feel to it. The chapel is beautiful and the library offers a quiet space for residents to enjoy.
We will do all we can.
Kind regards.
He enjoys the food and also mealtimes in the company of other residents and is always very keen to get to the dining room. He has also made friends with other residents. He is fond of some members of staff.
He can get about the residence with his frame, and I believe has made use of the library.
He goes to Mass most Sundays and this facility is important to him.
There is very good flexibility for my visits.
We will do all we can.
Kind regards.
My mother has been in Montana for over 2 years, she was quite unwell in this time. But she was cared for with compassion. She is very settled in the home. Covid has been a difficult time for everyone but Montana protected everyone with no cases
Kind regards.
The staff are always there to take phone calls and be notified when I want to visit. Cleanliness and COVID19 safety has always been paramount. It is a shame there are not many activities for the residents and we hope with spring on the way and less restrictions more things can be arranged. The discipline of daily mass and prayers is there for those who wish to join in. All meals are freshly prepared and tasty.
Kind regards.
My mum has lived in Montana Care Home for the past three years. She is really very happy here and she takes part in the activities provided. The manager and her team are doing an excellent job indeed. I can't thank them enough. The team are real guardian angels. The facilities are also excellent. I highly recommended this place for those who are looking for a good care home.
We will do all we can.
Kind regards.
My father is aged 95 and has lived at this home for just over 2 years. He is very well cared for and really enjoys all the delicious food.
Kind regards.
The highest level of COVID controls and distancing gave an assurance that there was no likelihood of the introduction of COVID to the home, to affect either Mother, residents or staff.
Highly recommended.
Kind regards.
My mother is content at Montana. She is very well looked after and has excellent relations with all the sisters and care staff. Her room is quiet with lovely views of trees, fields and wildlife. The sisters communicate well with Mummy and the family and are always cheerful and caring. I could not recommend Montana more highly.
God Bless you.
Kind Regards.
I am happy here. The food is excellent, the laundry is hand done and perfect. There is no COVID virus in Montana so far and it is safe. They are spiritually sustained and attended to always. The care manager and the other sisters care about us. Montana is fantastic.
We will make sure all your care is met and you are happy at Montana.
Kind regards.
I am happy with my room.
The care is good.
God Bless you.
Kind regards.
I am very happy in Montana. The carers look after me very well. I have a comfortable room and bed and I am well looked after by the staff and sisters. I am 99 years old and I have been living here for many years and am very happy. Thank you for all your care.
We will do all we can.
Kind regards.
Food is good.
We are out of COVID here.
Staff are bearable, the atmosphere is good and cheerful.
Staff are friendly and not too controlling.
We will do all we can.
Regards.
I am a resident here in Montana, in my 12th year, and I am extremely happy. The manager, her sisters, and staff have kept us all safe during this pandemic, by using strict measures and we have not had a single case of Covid. The care manager was awarded the Lord Lieutenant of Suffolk's Special Certificate of Merit for her work and that of her team during the Covid Pandemic. They all hold the residents in the palm of their hands, and nothing is too much trouble for them. They know our likes and dislikes individually, which is comforting for all the residents. One of the residents will be 100 in June, and another resident will be 100 in January, and the love and care given to them have been a contributory factor in their longevity. The end-of-life care given to residents is exceptional and helps to prolong their lives, much to the delight of their families. Montana Care Home has been awarded an outstanding grade by the Care Quality Commission, and this is thoroughly well deserved.
We will make sure to take care of you.
We thank you for supporting us.
Kind regards.
My mum is very comfortable and happy with Montana and I am so happy! I can visit her and she is relaxed and we can enjoy the visit and each other (secretly for the first time). I'm so happy, she has lived so long to let us get to this, now she has let go of having to be the housewife, mother and wife and is enjoying time for herself. I hope this can be as long, healthy and happy as possible.
Thank you Claire for taking the time to do this. We will do all that we can to keep your mum happy and safe.
We recently moved my parents to Montana Care Home from the Midlands in order that they could live closer to me and immediately we were made to feel welcome. It's hard to describe just how calming and tranquil the home is. All of the nuns and staff go above and beyond to ensure all care needs are met. There is such warmth, kindness, compassion and a real feeling of belonging. Everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The home is set in beautiful grounds for residents to use in a lovely quiet village. Mealtimes are an occasion with beautifully laid tables and good quality, nutritious food that residents enjoy whilst they socialise with each other. There is a beautiful chapel, multiple lounges (TV and quiet depending on your mood) and a small library. But all that aside, there is a reason why this home has received outstanding status and that reason is simply the people, the sheer devotion and dedication is second to none. It feels my parents are living with family.
Thank you and God bless you.
My grandma is very happy in here. I am very pleased that she is in a good place. Her room is very good and clean. Our family is very pleased that she is in good hands.
Kind regards
I am well lived in here and cared for. My food, room and the team are all excellent. I am happy.
Kind regards
I am very happy and well looked after here. My room is clean and good looking. All the staff are good to me and the Sisters. I am very happy to be here. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kindness. We will do all we can to support you.
I am very happy to be living here in the home, where I feel secure, happy and well looked after.
Sr Thaya Moses
Mum died on 12th April 2021 aged 96 and had been confined to her bed from November 2019. She was always treated with love, kindness and dignity and I cannot fault the care she received.
Thank you so much for your kindness. We will do our best. God bless you.
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Sr Jacintha help with office work.

Works with other carers, very good carer.
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